Race Day Info

Race Day Info

Race Briefings

Race briefings will be provided at the start of each of the events. All the information you require can be found in your Athlete Information Guide. Please ensure that you have downloaded and read this information. There will be a pre-race briefing at the swim start for all competitors before each wave start.

Clydesdale & Athena Weigh In

All athletes competing in these categories will need to register at the help desk where you official race weight will be recorded. Clydesdale athletes will be weighed in and then allocated to the 90 - 99kg or 100kg + categories. If athletes do not weigh in then you will not be eligible for awards.

Wave starts

Wave starts are released approximately 2 weeks out from the event. All competitors will receive their swim cap in their race kit. Please check that your swim cap colour reflects the colour of your wave start.

Wave Starts will be made available approximately 2 weeks prior.

This information can also be found on your athlete profile on the Subaru Athlete Tracker on the Mooloolaba Triathlon App. Just search Moo Tri in your App Store and download for free.

Official Wetsuit Ruling

A provisional water temperature will be posted on the information boards at transition and at Check-In on Saturday 10 March. Final wetsuit ruling will be announced Sunday morning prior to race start.

Gear Drop Off

The gear drop will be located at Mooloolaba Esplanade just North of the Surf Lifesaving Club. It will be open from 5.00am - 2.00pm on race day. This facility is provided because bags are not allowed to be stored in the transition area. Please attach your gear bag number label fro your race kit to your bag before checking it into the Gear Drop off area. Please not that no responsibility but all care is taken by IRONMAN.

All large bike pumps will be stored separately to your bag. Please use the pump label from your race kit to number your pump.

Any gear left behind will be taken to IRONMAN office in Noosaville - 1300 761 384.

Timing Chips

If you do forget your timing band, please report to the Transition Help Desk on Sunday morning before the race, as you will need to be reissued with a whole new timing band & race number. You will be required to pay a $150 fee if timing chip is lost. If you withdraw from the race please inform the Information Tent and return your timing band. Timing results will include swim split, cycle split, run split and finish time as well as overall and category places.

Individuals

• Timing band must be worn on your left ankle (you won't get a time if worn anywhere else).
• No timing band = no time.

Teams

• ALL three team members must wear the timing band. The swimmer meets the cyclist at the bike and transfers the timing chip to the cyclist. The runner meets the cyclists at the bike position on the rack and transfers the timing chip.
• No timing band = no time.
• Timing band MUST be worn you left ankle.

Transition – Race Morning

The Individual Transition area will be open from 5.15am - 6.20am on Sunday morning. All individual competitors must be clear of transition by 6.20am.

Helmets will be checked Sunday morning on entry to the transition area by Triathlon Australia Officials. Ensure you have your Helmet Sticker (received at Check-in in your kit) on your helmet. Bikes cannot be removed from the compound under any circumstances during this time. The individual transition must be clear before the first wave start.

Team transition is open from 5.15am - 11.15am.

Presentations

The Presentation Ceremony will be held at 2.30pm upstairs. There will be medals awarded to 1st - 3rd in each individual and team category. Random draw prizes will be presented at the Awards ceremony.

Massage

Sports Massage is offered to all participants of the Mooloolaba Triathlon. The cost is $1 per minute, for a duration of your choice.